LU1 2BU maps, stats, and open data

LU1 2BU is located in the Central electoral ward, within the unitary authority of Luton and the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. The Sub Integrated Care Board (ICB) Location is NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB - M1J4Y and the police force is Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since January 1980.

LU1 2BU maps

LU1 2BU map - OS OpenMap – Local (Ordnance Survey)
LU1 2BU map - OS VectorMap District (Ordnance Survey)

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Source: OS VectorMap District (Ordnance Survey)
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LU1 2BU geodata

Easting509115
Northing221286
Latitude51.879482
Longitude-0.416207

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Source: Open Postcode Geo
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Where is LU1 2BU?

CountryEngland
Postcode DistrictLU1
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LU1 2BU Elevation

Elevation or altitude of LU1 2BU as distance above sea level:

MetresFeet
Elevation110m361ft

Elevation is measured from the approximate centre of the postcode, to the nearest point on an OS contour line from OS Terrain 50, which has contour spacing of ten vertical metres.

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Politics

WardCentral
ConstituencyLuton South

Crime

Reported crime within 500m of LU1 2BU

January 2024Public orderOn or near Parking Area126m
January 2024ShopliftingOn or near Parking Area126m
January 2024ShopliftingOn or near Parking Area126m
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Source: data.police.uk
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Transport

Nearest bus stops to LU1 2BU

Silver StreetLuton Town Centre94m
Silver StreetLuton Town Centre97m
Silver Street (Library Road)Luton Town Centre98m
Silver Street (Library Road)Luton Town Centre104m
Silver StreetLuton Town Centre107m

Nearest railway stations to LU1 2BU

Luton Station0.3km
Luton Airport Parkway Station1.6km
Leagrave Station4.1km

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Source: NaPTAN
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Broadband

Broadband access in LU1 2BU (2020 data)

Percentage of properties with Next Generation Access100.0%
Percentage of properties with Superfast Broadband100.0%
Percentage of properties with Ultrafast Broadband100.0%
Percentage of properties with Full Fibre Broadband100.0%

Superfast Broadband is between 30Mbps and 300Mbps
Ultrafast Broadband is > 300Mbps

Broadband limitations in LU1 2BU (2020 data)

Percentage of properties unable to receive 2Mbps0.0%
Percentage of properties unable to receive 5Mbps0.0%
Percentage of properties unable to receive 10Mbps0.0%
Percentage of properties unable to receive 30Mbps0.0%

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Deprivation

88.6% of English postcodes are less deprived than LU1 2BU:

Food Standards Agency

Three nearest food hygiene ratings to LU1 2BU (meters)

Doorstep Dolci Luton
Food Hygiene Rating: Awaiting Inspection
6 Bute Street
0m
Masonic Hall
Food Hygiene Information Scheme: Pass
54-56 George Street
19m
The Corner House
Food Hygiene Rating: Awaiting Inspection
46 george Street
45m

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Nearest post box to LU1 2BU

 Last Collection 
LocationMon-FriSatDistance
Bute Street18:3012:15101m
George Street18:3012:00125m
Bridge Street18:3012:15212m

Nearest sports facilities to LU1 2BU

FacilityDistance
Anytime Fitness (Luton)
The Mall, Luton
Health and Fitness Gym, Studio
80m
Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed)
The Mall, Luton
Swimming Pool, Health and Fitness Gym, Studio
170m
All Womens Gym (Closed)
Guildford Street, Luton
Studio, Health and Fitness Gym
187m

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Source: Active Places
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Nearest schools to LU1 2BU

SchoolPhase of EducationDistance
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square, Luton, LU1 3JU
Not applicable377m
Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road, Luton, LU1 1RB
Nursery587m
Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street, Luton, LU1 5EA
Nursery606m

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Source: Edubase
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LU1 2BU ITL and LU1 2BU LAU

The below table lists the International Territorial Level (ITL) codes (formerly Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) codes) and Local Administrative Units (LAU) codes for LU1 2BU:

ITL 1 CodeName
TLHEast
ITL 2 CodeName
TLH2Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
ITL 3 CodeName
TLH21Luton
LAU 1 CodeName
E06000032Luton

LU1 2BU census areas

The below table lists the Census Output Area (OA), Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA), and Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA) for LU1 2BU:

CodeName
OAE00079836
LSOAE01015794Luton 018F
MSOAE02003275Luton 018

Nearest postcodes to LU1 2BU

LU1 2DWKing Street114m
LU1 2DZGeorge Street West114m
LU1 2ATGeorge Street116m
LU1 2QHWellington Street147m
LU1 2QXUpper George Street149m
LU1 2QBManchester Street157m
LU1 2EPBute Street158m
LU1 2DPKing Street164m
LU1 2HZBarbers Lane175m
LU1 2BJGeorge Street West176m